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Monday, April 4, 2011

Monday's Muse~My Happy Place

I am in my happy place, the one I love above all others; editing! This was my go to picture throughout my young adult historical novel, To Ride A Puca. It only makes sense that is sustain me now as I work my way through the editing process. I don't know who painted it so please leave me a link if you do so I can give them credit and link back to them.

I’m so excited about this book because it feels special. From the research and outlining stage it spoke to me in a different way than any of my other novels have. I felt a deep connection to this one and now that I'm editing it I'm noticing that came through in the writing in a good way.

I'm finishing up reading The Clearing by Anne Riley and am loving it. It started out with a bang then slowed down for a few chapters but after that it picked up and swept me away. I would definitely recommend this novel. Next up is The Lipstick Laws by Amy Holder which I'm really looking forward to, and not just because she's my friend, but because it sounds awesome! Check back later this month for an author feature on that one!

My music tastes are very eclectic when I'm editing, which is the opposite of how focused they are when I'm writing. Right now the one CD I just can't get my MP3 player off of is Going Out In Style, the Dropkick Murphys. They are my favorite band, like ever, but they aren't for everyone. An Irish band out of Boston seems appropriate to listen to while I'm editing this book though! What inspired you last week? Have you ever written a novel that felt different from the others under your pen, special somehow?

Enjoy your happy place Heather! This is a beautiful picture. I wish I knew who painted it. Keep smiling while you edit. You know, I too am in my happy place when I edit too. I'm going to try while hubby is hanging out with me today. This will be a first. :)

Wow, I love the way that sounds, Heather.I'm writing the very kind of book you describe right now—the one that feels "different under my pen and special, somehow." That is the perfect way to describe it. And interestingly enough, it's also a historical. Can't wait to workshop these books together and learn about Ancient Ireland from your characters!

I think the picture is amazing! I get inspired by a number of things. Some times it is music other times it is conferences and critique group. This last week I was more motivated by just writing and finding time to do it (:

Do you always use a picture as a go-to for inspiration, or are their other forms of inspiration that you use too - music and so on? I had never thought to use a picture as a source of ideas and inspiration, but it's actually a great idea! Especially when a block occurs...! Congratulations on reaching the editing process!